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Struggling with consistency on long crossers at FITASC Compak - is it my gun mount or my lead?
Been shooting FITASC Compak for a couple years now, but those long crossers on stations 3 and 4 are killing me. I'm shooting a Browning 725 with an IM choke, using Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 at 120...
Just got my first bird dog - a 6 month old Lab. Where do I even start with training?
I'm brand new to both hunting and having a bird dog. Picked up a yellow Lab pup from a good breeder, and I want to train him right for duck hunting. So far we've just done basic obedience like sit ...
Just bought my first shotgun - Beretta A300 Ultima - what next?
Hey everyone, super excited to join the sport! Just picked up a Beretta A300 Ultima 12 gauge. I've shot a few times with friends but this is my first own gun. Not sure where to start - should I jus...
Struggling with consistent trigger timing on long crossers at 40 yards
Been shooting sporting clays for years, but I keep missing behind on those long, fast crossers at stations 7 and 8. I'm shooting a Browning 725 with a 30" barrel, using a Modified choke and 1-1/8 o...
Station 4 high house bird keeps giving me fits
Been shooting American Skeet for about 2 years with my Beretta A400 Xcel. I'm solid on most stations but Station 4 high house just doesn't click. I've tried holding at the window and just below it,...
NSCA registered shoot - what's the deal with squad rotation?
Just shot my first NSCA registered event last weekend and got a bit confused about how squads rotate through stations. We had 10 stations but only 8 squads, and the rotation seemed to skip some sta...
Looking for a softer-shooting 1-1/8oz 12ga target load for my Beretta 686
Been shooting my Beretta 686 Sporting for a few years now, mostly with Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8s. It patterns great through my Modified choke, but after 100+ rounds in a session, I'm definitely f...
Struggling with consistent trigger timing on long crossers at 40 yards
Been shooting for about 8 years, mostly sporting clays, and my nemesis lately has been those long, fast crossers on stations 7 and 8. I'm shooting a Browning 725 with a 30" barrel, using a Modified...
Struggling with consistent trigger timing on long crossers at station 4
Been shooting sporting clays for about 8 years, mostly NSCA events. At my club, station 4 has a 45-yard true pair crossing left-to-right. I'm using a Browning Citori 725 with an IM choke and Federa...
Struggling with sustained lead on long handicap targets from 27 yards
Been shooting American Trap for a few years and just moved back to the 27-yard line. I'm consistently behind the targets going away to the left and right. I'm using a Browning Citori with a Modifie...